Top Referrer for Huggies Refer a Friend Program (2022)

It is 3 years in a row straight that we have been awarded the Top Referrer by Huggies. Thanks Huggies for sending over a nice gift for Baby #2. We actually have a Baby Gym already (i.e. the Koala Musical Newborn Cosy Gym) which we are very used to (You can read our review here). The LO currently still sleeps in the nest at our parents's place so if there is a power struggle, this new gym might come in handy. 

Once again, we would like to thank you guys for being really supportive our Baby Talk series. Especially with a 2nd one on the way, I am not entirely sure how long I will continue writing but it heartens me to know the knowledge we share do help some parents out there. It keeps me going (and my husband knowing that there are people who enjoys reading his wife's writings grudingly allow me to set aside some time to continue with this.)

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On a separate note, we are also a VIP Parent on The Asian Parent App and also an ambassador for SuperMom Voices! (Use referral code - ChaaYen for $2 credit!)

I went to Yue Hwa Chinese Products

I feel so much like an influencer...bleh. Since we were at Jurong Point and waiting for our food, we decided to roam Yue Hwa Chinese Products cos some of their produce look really interesting. And I was very tempted because it was flashing pretty big in the store "Taiwanese Produce". When you can't travel and you wanna eat their food, guess you will be lured in. 

What we looted was pretty disappointing. The husband was like "Oh I am cutting down on supper/ snacks" and Me, well basically I can't eat a lot of dubious things now that I am expecting. Sigh. Read all the way to the end, cos I saved the best for last!

1. Scallion Soda Sandwich

I like scallions and I like those soda cream in between biscuits (didn't know they were called soda cream by the way). But for this packet, they didn't go well together. Sorry, but apparently the website don't hold all the produce in their stores and I can't remember the prices anymore. Oops. 

2. Nougat Biscuits

When I was in Taiwan, I had really good Nougats. But I can't really remember the brand etc. The husband insisted it was this. And the packaging did look really attractive and yummy. IT ISN'T!

3. Ou Pian

We decided to try this cos mala was raging and I love my lotus. I didn't like it. I think the lotus had to be crunchier and the mala was too sweet and not spicy enough. Skip!

4. Mala Tofu

Husband picked this and it is frigging good. Must buy! He ate 3 at one shot! Definitely going back to stock up more of this. 

Maternity Freebies: 2022 Edition

It's time for the maternity freebies again. I think in comparison, this year's gifts seem a lot better than my last loot. Most of them actually come from insurers (AIA) in particular. You can read my post here where I look at the maternity insurance products from different insurers. I don't mind listening because I am now looking for life insurances for the kiddos and there are always new products out there!

Singtel Step-Up Promo

This was actually the best I have received thus far. I really needed a spare bottle warmer for the in-laws house and we were thinking of letting Baby #2 using bottles of a different brand so that it makes identification easier. Can I say that the decathlon bag is pretty cute and functional too? And I am always happy to get diaper samples. If you sign up, you also get a $500 Motherworks voucher. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Also, the AIA agent was considerate enough to let me meet via Zoom.

Similac Maternity Pack

Interestingly, I don't remember signing up for this. But this came at a pretty good time because we were looking for a carrying diaper bag pack. Not that we don't always bring the stroller, our sling diaper bag isn't the most convenient. If you take maternity milk, they come with a nice can. Was really excited about the diaper samples and vouchers to buy cheaper diaper. Weird Mummy brain. 

Clearblue Bump Bag

Personally, I thought this was quite easy to redeem (if you use clearblue to test for your pregnancy) since you would definitely take a photo when you first test positive. But actually, a lot of people don't haha. And some Mums were like telling me they don't want to "reveal" their pregnancy until the baby arrives. 

This is actually our 2nd time redeeming it. I really like the oil (not stretch mark by the way), but I use it for my tummy and it sort of works (my stretch marks only appear postpartum during #1, weird). The nail clippers are really good and the other swisspers products also come into pretty good use!

Envy Her Gift Box

This appeared via my IG. IG pretty much know I am expecting by now. Similarly this is by an insurance agent from AIA. If you really have the time to sit down with insurance agents, I presume you can get a lot of freebies because I keep seeing such free stuff popping on my IG. For me, I listen until I find a decent agent. (Pss. my first maternity insurance was from such cold calls too. The agent turn out to be very helpful and we ended up buying a few other products from them as well.)

I don't entirely it is a waste of time. Sometimes you just need to put aside some time to do some hunting. The Gift Box is pretty functional, containing a romper, swadder, wet bag (loves), nursing bra (useful too), breast pads (very very useful) and slippers. I do see myself using everything.

**Will update as and when I see nice goodies around.